Objective: High-flow nasal cannula use in the PICU continues to increase; however, a
protocol for weaning patients has yet to be published. This study aimed to create an efficient …

Background Tobacco smoke exposure (TSE) is a worldwide health problem and it is
considered a risk factor for pregnant women's and children's health, particularly for …

Introduction The use of concurrent aerosol delivery during high-flow nasal therapy (HFNT)
may be exploited to facilitate the delivery of a variety of prescribed medications for …

Abstract Background and Objective Bronchiolitis is the most common reason for admission
to hospital in the first year of life, with increasing hospitalization rates in Canada. Respiratory …

Objectives: High-flow nasal cannula and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation have
become ubiquitous in contemporary PICUs. Practice patterns associated with the use of …

OBJECTIVES: We aimed to reduce unnecessary use of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) at
lower flow rates through the implementation of a standard daily trial off HFNC at a medium …

High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy has several physiological advantages over
traditional oxygen therapy devices, including decreased nasopharyngeal resistance …

Methods: a randomized controlled trial was carried out in a tertiary pediatric university
hospitals PICU over 3 years to compare between continuous positive airway pressure/nasal …

Bronchiolitis is a leading cause of acute illness and hospitalization for infants and young
children worldwide. It is usually a mild disease, but the few children developing severe …

Acute respiratory failure is a common dilemma faced by pediatric critical care practitioners.
As many as two-thirds of pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) patients will be admitted with a …